Two-semester sequence of vocal coaching training using diction as the threshold for study of repertoire styles and coaching approaches. Fall semester: Italian song, German lieder, opera arias. Spring semester: French mélodie, American and British art song, oratorio arias. Required for all MM candidates in Collaborative Piano. Open to graduate students by permission of instructor; advanced piano skills necessary; audition may be required. 1 credit per semester. Pre-requisite: MU 295/296 Phonetics for Singers or its equivalent.